Shopping Areas & Malls: Native American Jewelry & More

Historic Old Town

•  More than 150 shops, galleries and restaurants
• Charming 300-year-old plaza with beautiful 18th century architecture, narrow brick paths and picturesque patios
• Specialty shops selling authentic Native American jewelry, southwestern pottery, rugs, fetishes, carvings and art
• Prices that put other Southwestern cities to shame
• Buy directly from the Native American artists along the portal east of the plaza
• 7 Museums and the Albuquerque BioPark

Nob Hill

• Small, mostly locally owned stores with unique and handcrafted gifts
• Trendy, southwestern clothing, one-of-a-kind jewelry, chic home décor
• Mid-century architecture and neon signs along an 80-year-old stretch of Route 66, now called Central Avenue
• Patio dining is abundant
• Interesting ethnic restaurants as well as diners, coffee shops, microbreweries and wine bars

Downtown

• Specialty shops and galleries feature contemporary jewelry and art by New Mexican artists
• Native American silver jewelry, traditional New Mexican pottery, art and rugs
• Explore Gold Avenue one block west of Central Ave. for trendy locally owned stores and street fairs throughout the year
• Dozens of restaurants and the state’s largest nightlife area

Uptown

• The state’s biggest shopping and dining destination near Louisiana and I-40
• ABQ Uptown, an outdoor mall filled with upscale specialty shops, restaurants and a spa/salon (BCBG, J. Jill, Coldwater Creek, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, MAC, The Apple Store, Elephant Bar, Bravo Cucina Italiana)
• Coronado Center, features more than 150 stores (Macy's, JCPenney, Sears, Gap, Banana Republic, Caché, Ann Taylor, The Body Shop)
• An awesome variety of dining options

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Historic Old Town Location: Old Town Phone: (505) 319-4087 www.albuquerqueoldtown.com Email Us Add to Trip Planner Take a walk through history around Albuquerque's Old Town, the serene village that has been the focal point of community life since 1706. Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered. Wrought iron and adobe benches beckon you to rest in the shade and watch people stroll by. Visit historic San Felipe de Neri Church and relax in the Rose Garden. Shopping in Old Town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 150 shops, boutiques, galleries and artist studios. When in New Mexico - Eat like New Mexicans! Try delightful chile dishes which evolved from a combination of Indian and Spanish recipes, or enjoy one of the many restaurants featuring everything from the All-American hamburger to fine Continental cuisine. For almost three centuries Old Town has been the crossroads of the Southwest. It is a Historical Zone of the City of Albuquerque and home for many families whose ancestors founded the town.

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